Assistant professor - Urban Sustainability

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The Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Ottawa invites application for a position in urban sustainability. This tenure-track appointment will be made at the assistant professor level, beginning July 1, 2027. The position will primarily complement and contribute to the Department’s expertise in human geography. The Department seeks a scholar whose research and teaching examine urban environmental change, with an emphasis on social, political and/or economic responses to the challenge of building resilient cities.

• Possess a doctorate (Ph.D.) by July 1, 2027 in Geography or a related discipline;

• Candidates must have excellent communication skills in English or French. English-French bilingualism is an asset. Active knowledge of Canada’s two official languages (French and English) is a requirement for tenure;

• Evidence of an established and innovative research program and a record of refereed publications and scholarly conferences;

• An ability to attract external funding;

• Evidence of successful teaching at a post-secondary institution;

• Experience attracting and supervising graduate students is an asset.

Deadline: Applications received by October 16, 2026, will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.

More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. Applications must be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Careers application portal. Only complete applications will be considered.

Please submit the following application materials as a single PDF document: cover letter, curriculum vitae, two recent peer reviewed publications, statement of research interests, and an example of a course syllabus.

Following an initial review of applications, selected candidates will be invited to present their research to professors and students, and asked to have three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by the referees.

For more detail about the department, please visit: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-arts/geography-environment-geomatics

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

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